New York City officials have imposed a temporary ban on artificial intelligence tools in schools to curb their use in classrooms, while also introducing stricter limits on student screen time. The move follows growing concerns over AI’s potential to undermine academic integrity and student learning. Educators and policymakers are weighing the balance between technology’s benefits and the risks of over-reliance in education. The decision marks one of the first major U.S. city-wide restrictions on AI in schools.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels launched a moratorium to combat artificial intelligence use in the classroom, along with a screen time ...
